RECALL UPDATE: Green Onions Recalled Due to Salmonella Fears
According to News Week, Green onions are being recalled after a product sample tested positive for salmonella, a bacterium that can lead to serious and potentially fatal infections in certain individuals. Church Brothers is voluntarily recalling 1,271 cases of green onions sold under the brands Church Brothers, Imperial Fresh, and Trader Joe’s due to concerns about contamination.
Recall Details
The contamination was identified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and subsequently reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which announced the recall on Friday, October 18. The affected products were distributed to stores and food-service customers in Canada and 11 U.S. states, including Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Health Risks
Salmonella can pose serious health risks, especially to young children, elderly adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of food poisoning from salmonella may include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. While no illnesses related to this recall have been reported to Church Brothers Farms, the FDA has confirmed that the company is working with customers to ensure prompt compliance with the recall.
Consumer Advice
Consumers who find recalled green onions in their kitchens are advised to discard them immediately and avoid consumption. The affected products feature the lot code CB272378 on the front of the clear plastic bag packaging for Church Brothers and Imperial Fresh brands. For the Trader Joe’s packaging, the same lot code can be found on the back of the packet, along with the pack date of 092524.
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Green Onions Recalled Over Salmonella Fears
The green onions may be contaminated with salmonella, a bacteria that can cause food poisoning symptoms in healthy people and seriously affect other groups. Consumers been urged to discard affected products and not consume them.
| Brand | Item Description | Lot Code | Container Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Brothers | Green Onions Iceless 4x2lb Reg | CB272378 | Clear bag, product code located on front |
| Imperial Fresh | Green Onion Iceless 4x2lb Reg | CB272378 | Clear bag, product code located on front |
| Trader Joe’s | Green Onion Iceless 24x6oz Reg | CB272378 Pack Date 092524 | Brand retail bag, pack date located on back |
Contact Information
Consumers with questions or concerns about the recall are encouraged to reach out to Church Brothers Farms through their consumer hotline at 1-877-590-0428 or via email at consumerinfo@churchbrothers.com. Newsweek has also contacted Church Brothers Farms for further comments via email.
Other Recent Recalls
This recall follows other significant recalls, including 12 million pounds of BrucePac ready-to-eat meat that may be contaminated with listeria bacteria and an ice cream recall from Today’s Frozen Desserts due to undeclared food colorings. Additionally, several non-food items, such as antidepressants, vitamins, and joint pain supplements, have also been recalled recently.
